Schools in Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
5 schools · 722 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 516.
Foxton, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 722 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Foxton's schools is 516, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Oroua Downs School (37.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Coley Street School (25.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Foxton School (18.2, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Manawatū College (295 students), Coley Street School (219 students), Foxton School (86 students).
Ranked schools in Foxton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 137Oroua Downs SchoolFoxton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 84 students
- 225Coley Street SchoolFoxton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 219 students
- 318Foxton SchoolFoxton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 547 · 86 students
- 416Manawatū CollegeFoxton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 528 · 295 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oroua Downs School Foxton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.0 Lower 50% | 473 | 84 |
| 2 | Coley Street School Foxton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.0 Lower 50% | 516 | 219 |
| 3 | Foxton School Foxton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 18.2 Lower 50% | 547 | 86 |
| 4 | Manawatū College Foxton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 16.1 Lower 50% | 528 | 295 |
Other schools in Foxton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Foxton?
Oroua Downs School is the highest-ranked school in Foxton with a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Foxton?
Foxton has 5 schools (4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 722 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Foxton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Foxton is 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.